TAMPA, Fla. (WISH) — A six-year-old boy’s stuffed tiger had the adventure of a life-time, thanks to the staff at Tampa International Airport.

According to the airport, it all started with a frantic call to the lost and found department at TPA on Saturday morning. The boy named Owen was on his was to Houston when he realized he left his beloved tiger, Hobbes behind.

The mother called the airport hoping they could help locate Hobbes. Luckily staff members were able to locate Hobbes near the children’s play area. Hobbes was rushed to the airport operation center. That’s when all the fun began.

Staff members decided it would be great for Hobbes to check out the airport while he waited for his owner’s return.